How To Fix /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT121 - Unexpexted end of variant &1 in file &2. Missing value for parameter &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Unexpexted end of variant &1 in file &2. Missing value for parameter &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT121 - Unexpexted end of variant &1 in file &2. Missing value for parameter &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/IMPORT_EXPORT121 indicates that there is an unexpected end of a variant file during an import or export operation. This typically means that the system encountered an issue while reading the variant file, which could be due to a missing value for a specific parameter.
  
  Cause:
  
  Corrupted File: The variant file may be corrupted or incomplete, leading to an unexpected end of the file.
  Missing Parameter: The error specifically mentions a missing value for a parameter, which suggests that the variant file does not contain all the required information.
  Incorrect Format: The file may not be in the expected format, which can happen if it was manually edited or generated incorrectly.
  File Transfer Issues: If the file was transferred from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transfer that caused data loss.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Variant File: Open the variant file in a text editor to verify its contents. Ensure